Downtown Akron Partnership | Akron, OH

Downtown Akron Sakura Festival

Coming Saturday, April 4

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Mozart & Vivaldi

7:30p.m. / E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron

Man of LaMancha

8 p.m. / Ohio Shakespeare Festival

Guitar Center Spring Student Showcase

12 p.m. - 5 p.m. / Jilly's Music Room

Taco Tuesday Paint & Sip: Mysterious Sky

6 p.m. / El Patron Tequileria & Cuisine

Akron Symphony Chorus Presents: Broadway Karaoke Experience

7 p.m. - 9 p.m. / Jilly's Music Room

5 p.m. - 9 p.m. / Summit Artspace

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Akron History Center

172 S Main St
Akron, OH 44308
Telephone: 330-252-1212

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METRO RTA Expands METRO NEXT Pilot to Increase Transit Access Across Summit CountyMETRO Regional Transit Authority is proud to announce the expansion of METRO NEXT, a pilot program designed to serve members of Summit County that do not have direct access to traditional bus service. METRO NEXT provides convenient travel options allowing passengers to book rides in advance by phone or through an app, improving access to public transit. This pilot program will run weekdays from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Downtown Akron Sakura Festival Returns April 4, 2026Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) announces the sixth annual Downtown Akron Sakura Festival along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail on Saturday, April 4, from 1 to 7 pm, with activity planned at Lock 2, Lock 3, the Towpath Trail near Spaghetti Warehouse, the Mustill Store Museum and James R. Williams Tower.

Akron Soul Train Launches Anniversary Season with Together, Here, an Alumni and Members Exhibition, and Solo Installation by 2026 Emerging Series Artist Maddie McSweeneyAkron Soul Train (AST) announces Together, Here, a group exhibition featuring alumni artists and past members, opening March 11 as part of the organization’s anniversary season. Presented concurrently is a solo installation by 2026 Emerging Series Artist Maddie McSweeney.

In addition to funding from downtown business and property owners, Downtown Akron Partnership receives support from the following philanthropic organizations.